Lamerd County facts for kids
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Lamerd County
شهرستان لامرد
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Location in Fars Province
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Location of Fars Province in Iran
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | South Fars |
| Capital | Lamerd |
| Bakhsh (Districts) | Central District, Eshkanan District, Alamarvdasht District |
| Population
(2006)
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| • Total | 76,971 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
| Lamerd County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9206556" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
Lamerd County (which is شهرستان لامرد in Persian) is a special area in Fars Province, Iran. Think of a county as a large region that includes several towns and villages. The main city and capital of Lamerd County is called Lamerd.
This county is located in the southern part of Fars Province. It's a place with its own unique history and culture.
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About Lamerd County
What is a County?
A county is a type of administrative division. It's like a big section of a province or state. Counties help organize a country into smaller, easier-to-manage parts. Each county usually has a main city, which is its capital.
Where is Lamerd County?
Lamerd County is found in the country of Iran. Specifically, it's in the Fars Province, which is a large area in the southern part of Iran. You can see its location on the maps in the infobox above.
People and Population
According to a count done in 2006, about 76,971 people lived in Lamerd County. These people lived in 16,602 families. This shows that it's a place with a good number of residents.
How Lamerd County is Organized
Lamerd County is divided into smaller sections called districts. There are three main districts:
- The Central District
- Eshkanan District
- Alamarvdasht District
Within these districts, there are also four important cities:
- Lamerd (which is the capital city of the county)
- Ahel
- Alamarvdasht
- Eshkanan
History and Culture
Lamerd County has a rich history. It was once part of a larger historical area known as Irahistan. This region has a long past, with many stories and traditions.
The people living in Lamerd County are closely connected to the Achomi people. The Achomi are an ethnic group known for their unique language and culture. This connection means that the people of Lamerd share many traditions, customs, and possibly even language traits with the Achomi.
